Hasanuddin University boosts Arabic, cultural literacy push
Leaders at Hasanuddin University are strengthening Arabic language and cultural literacy to expand cross-border ...
Indonesia's KontraS urges probe after activist hurt in acid attack
Indonesias Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) urged authorities to swiftly ...
11 Indian nationals charged in U.S. over visa fraud scheme
The charge of conspiracy to commit visa fraud provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000
Pi Day 2026: significance of the mathematical constant
March 14 is celebrated globally as Pi Day as the first digits of the mathematical constant , 3.14159, match the date 3/14
U.S. expands Venezuela sanctions waivers amid rising prices
In a post on X, the department said it updated several Venezuela-related licenses to further support the revitalization of the countrys energy sector and help ensure a well-supplied global commodity market
Trump says U.S. forces destroyed military targets on Irans Kharg Island that handles oil exports
U.S. President also said the U.S. Navy would start escorting tankers through the straits very soon to restore oil exports
West Asia conflict: Two Indians killed in attack in Omans Sohar
Additional Secretary (Gulf) said that of the 10 injured, five had been discharged; first deaths reported on land in the sultanate during the ongoing war
From February 23 to 27, the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2026 Conference and ...
Ministry warns regions of looming water crisis
The Ministry of National Development Planning has warned of a looming water crisis across several regions, particularly ...
Prabowo suggests fuel savings, considers WFH amid Middle East crisis
President Prabowo Subianto is encouraging fuel consumption savings and considering work-from-home (WFH) policies as ...
President Prabowo urges capitalizing on Eid holiday tourism potential
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana to make the most of the upcoming ...
Prabowo orders military, police to aid Eid travel surge
President Prabowo Subianto has directed Indonesias armed forces and police to mobilize ships and other assets to ...
Prabowo calls for stable internet, fuel supply during Eid holiday
President Prabowo Subianto has urged authorities to ensure the reliable availability of fuel, electricity, and internet ...
Indonesia postpones D-8 Summit in Jakarta amid Middle East tension
Indonesia has decided to postpone the 2026 D-8 Summit in Jakarta until further notice, as informed by the Foreign ...
U.S. opens unfair trade practices probe of 60 countries, including India, over forced labour
The list of 60 countries and economies includes some major U.S. trade partners and allies such as Australia, Canada, the EU, Britain, Israel, India, Qatar and Saudi Arabia; China and Russia are also on the list
Prabowo praises disaster task force for hard work
President Prabowo Subianto expressed appreciation to all parties involved in disaster response efforts across several ...
Watch: Dozens injured, homes damaged from barrages of Iranian overnight strikes on Israel
Indonesia has strategic potential to become a modest fashion hub
Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita stated that Indonesia has a strategic opportunity to become a hub for the ...
'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition
The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.
Israel expands strikes on Lebanon, cuts bridge over Litani river
Israel targeted a bridge over the Litani River between the towns of Zrariyeh and Tayr Falsay, according to state media
Measles cases fall to 511 in week 9 after immunization: Ministry
In the ninth week of 2026, measles cases in Indonesia dropped from 531 cases to 511 cases, due to massive immunization ...
More Indian women play cricket now than in 2020 - BBC study
The survey was commissioned by the BBC and Collective Newsroom as part of the Indian Sportswoman of the Year initiative.
The global food supplements and nutrition (FSN) market, spanning protein-enriched beverages, fortified drinks and ...
U.S. opens unfair trade practices probe of 60 countries, including India, over forced labor
The list of 60 countries and economies includes some major U.S. trade partners and allies such as Australia, Canada, the EU, Britain, Israel, India, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. China and Russia are also on the list
Indonesian President Prabowo pays zakat al-fitr at State Palace
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto paid the Islamic mandatory charity, or zakat al-fitr, to the National Alms Agency ...
Minister Zon pushes cultural use for historic Indarung Cement Plant
Culture Minister Fadli Zon has proposed transforming the Indarung I Plant in Padang, West Sumatrathe first ...
EAM Jaishankar, Irans Araghchi hold 4th phone call since start of West Asian conflict
The conversation comes as India ramped up efforts to secure safe passage to the Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the strategic shipping route of Strait of Hormuz that has been partially blocked by Tehran
Minister vows pensions to secure future of high-achieving athletes
Indonesian Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir has promised a secure future for high-achieving athletes through a ...
Drukair to restart Bangkok flights; add Singapore service via Guwahati
Guwahati: Drukair has announced the reintroduction of flights between Paro and Bangkok via Guwahati and an additional weekly frequency on its Singapore route via Guwahati starting April 2026. According to the airline, the ParoGuwahatiBangkok service will operate twice a week, restoring an important regional connection that facilitates tourism, medical travel, education and business exchanges between [] The post Drukair to restart Bangkok flights; add Singapore service via Guwahati appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Indonesia unfazed by USTR trade probe, Finance Minister says
Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed optimism that the trade probe by the United States Trade ...
Ukraine's tech evangelist defence chief preaching the future of war
Appointed in January, the 35-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov is Ukraine's youngest ever Defence Minister
Indonesia finalizes plan to settle China debt for Whoosh train
The Indonesian government has decided on a plan to settle the debt owed to China for the JakartaBandung ...
Skill at Scale: Indias Edge in Semiconductor Alliances
As Indo-Pacific powers race to reorganize semiconductor supply chains amid intensifying China-U.S. strategic competition, where does India fit in?
Indonesia prepares early warning system and 112 hotline for Eid travel
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has prepared a disaster early warning system (EWS) and the 112 ...
Indonesia reaffirms commitment to women's equal participation
Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi has reaffirmed the governments ...
Villages minister stresses valid data for social welfare programs
Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Minister Yandri Susanto has called for synchronized efforts from ...
Cambodia approves draft law targeting cyberscammers
Cambodia has emerged as a hotspot for crime syndicates running a multibillion-dollar fraud industry that sees scammers lure internet users globally into fake romantic relationships and cryptocurrency investments
U.S., Israel wanted quick win, but they failed: Mohammad Marandi
As time goes on, the price of oil is going to go up. And the world knows that this is not Irans fault. This is the fault of the Trump regime and Netanyahu, says Marandi
Russia accuses Ukraine of 'reckless' strikes on major gas pipeline
State-owned Russian gas producer Gazprom earlier said that the Russkaya and Beregovaya stations were targeted
Pakistan court rejects plea to shift Imran Khan to private hospital
The court refused to grant the petition to shift Khan to a private hospital. It, however, directed Islamabad Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa to constitute a medical board to check Khan
Donald Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel
Iran has launched multiple attacks on Gulf Arab states, including sending dozens of drones toward Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader about hosting American bases
C. Jakarta Immigration arrests Pakistani national for passport forgery
The Class I Non-TPI Immigration Office in Central Jakarta arrested a Pakistani national with the initials NUD (28) for ...
Irans new leader warns Strait of Hormuz could be used as strategic leverage
Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran and a former adviser to Irans nuclear negotiating team, shares his perspective on the ongoing war, Irans military strategy, and the wider impact of the conflict on global energy markets and the world economy.
Bali Airport announces 24-hour operational suspension during Nyepi
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali, announced a 24-hour suspension of flight operations during ...
Indonesia's Baznas delivers 74,228 iftar meal portions to Palestine
The National Alms Agency (Baznas), is distributing 74,228 iftar meal portions to people in Palestine to help ease their ...
Israeli Military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the announcement, while human rights groups accused the military of ignoring one of the gravest instances of abuse in the countrys network of wartime prisons
Indonesia channels Rp442 billion zakat aid through Ramadan program
The Indonesian government, in collaboration with alms and philanthropic bodies, has raised and distributed two million ...
Indonesia finalizes key facilities for 2,200 village cooperatives
The government has announced the completion of supporting infrastructure and facilities for about 2,200 cooperatives ...
Tracking ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf: Timeline
A wave of attacks on commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz has heightened tensions along one of the worlds busiest shipping routes.
-Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, today released the latest edition of The Xsolla Report, timed to ...
-MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, today ...
Trump tells Iran team to skip FIFA World Cup for 'their own life and safety'
Iranian athletes and coaches are exempt from the travel ban Mr. Trump imposed against their country last June
The KC-135 is at least the fourth U.S. military aircraft lost during the war, after three F-15s were shot down by friendly fire over Kuwait
Indonesia monitors Mideast situation to ensure tourism safety
The Ministry of Tourism affirmed that it continues to monitor the conflict in the Middle East alongside global dynamics ...
New criminal code form of modern justice system: Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Law Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej emphasized that the new Criminal Code (KUHP) and the reform of the ...
Former Religious Affairs Minister detained in Hajj quota scandal
Indonesias Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has officially detained former Religious Affairs Minister ...
Minister supports single professional body for health workers
Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra stated that the ruling ...
India Is Not the 4th Biggest Economy in the World. But Does That Really Matter?
The nationalist narrative that dominated public discourse over the past year had been overstating the scale of Indias economic progress. Of particular concern is uneven and inequitable growth.
AI adoption in education must follow children's readiness: minister
Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid highlighted the need to regulate the use of digital technology ...
Regional Crises Are Dealing a Heavy Blow to Afghanistans Fragile Economy
For a country whose economy remains deeply dependent on regional trade routes, migration, and external assistance, instability on multiple fronts can quickly translate into economic crisis.
Prabowo prepares directives to protect Sumatran, Bornean elephants
President Prabowo Subianto is preparing a presidential instruction (Inpres) on safeguarding the populations and ...
Ministry seeks stronger women's political education, representation
The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection is calling for stronger political education, affirmative ...
At least 50 people killed, 125 others reported missing after landslides sweep Ethiopia
Manuqa said that one person was pulled out of the mud alive during the rescue operation.
Visa partners with Laufey to spread the magic of travel in Asia Pacific
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, is teaming up with two-time Grammy-winning artist, composer, and ...
Foreign demand rises for Indonesia's urea amid Iran--US war: Minister
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryonosaid many countries have expressed interest in importing urea fertilizer ...
Watch: US strikes Iranian aircraft, claims Tehran is losing air power
Malayan sun bear rescued from poacher trap released in W Kalimantan
A joint team from West Kalimantans Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), South Ketapang Forest ...
Indonesia pledges habitat restoration to protect Sumatran elephants
Indonesias government is committed to protecting forests and charismatic wildlife, including the Sumatran ...
Minister targets measles immunization reaching 95 percent before Eid
The Health Ministry is targeting 95 percent measles immunization coverage within one to two weeks before the ...
Prabowo prepares presidential directive to protect elephant population
President Prabowo Subianto is preparing a presidential instruction to safeguard elephant populations and habitats, ...
Indonesia eyes Asia-Oceania tourism to offset Middle East risk
Indonesias tourism ministry is focusing on strengthening markets in Asia and Oceania to maintain visitor ...
The Mastercard Collection: Savor the Extraordinary with Mastercard's Asia Gourmet Circle Program
As part ofThe Mastercard Collection, cardholders globally can now enjoy new and enhanced culinary benefits at ...
Indonesia Says TNI officers ready for Gaza Int'l Stabilization Force
Indonesias defense minister said the countrys military has qualified senior officers capable of serving ...
Freeport contractor shot dead in Central Papua, body flown to Jakarta
The coffin of Simson Mulia, an employee of contractor CV Mpeigelah who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen near the ...
Bangladesh Parliament reconvenes after uprising, polls
The government of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, took over after February 12 elections
RI eyes 5.9 billion sugarcane buds in 2026 to drive sugar sufficiency
Indonesias Agriculture Ministry aims to distribute 5.9 billion sugarcane buds in 2026 to accelerate national ...
Indonesia eyes US$50 billion a year from Danantara's asset returns
President Prabowo Subianto has set a target for Danantara Indonesia to contribute at least $50 billion, or about 800 ...
Transportation infrastructure ready for 2026 Eid homecoming: Ministry
Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi ensured that national transport infrastructure and services are ready for the ...
Indonesia moves Sumatran victim evacuees from tents before Eid al-Fitr
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said his office is pushing the completion of temporary housing within 10 days, ...
Between trees and tails, elephants and humans journey in the wild
A thin mist was hanging amongst trees as the sun slowly parted the sky over the expanse of the plantation forest in ...
'The situation is dire': War on Iran squeezes India's cooking-gas supplies
The shockwaves of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran are being felt in India's kitchens.
Indonesia assures Ramadan food stocks stable despite Middle East war
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan ensured that food supply during Ramadan until Eid al-Fitr will ...
Indonesia's climbing body pledges protection in abuse probe
The Indonesian Sport Climbing Federation (FPTI) pledged protection for athletes who alleged sexual harassment and ...
Indonesia sets rules for AI, digital tech use in education
Indonesia has issued a joint ministerial decree regulating the use of digital technology and artificial intelligence in ...
Prabowo reviews energy supplies with National Economic Council
President Prabowo Subianto received the chairperson and members of the National Economic Council (DEN), along with ...
DPR: 2026 hajj pilgrimage must proceed despite Middle East tensions
Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Puan Maharani said the implementation of the 2026 hajj pilgrimage must ...
Prabowo, Saudi Crown Prince discuss escalating Middle East conflict
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud discussed ...
Watch: What the U.S. probe revealed about the Tomahawk strike on Iran school
A U.S. military investigation has found that a Tomahawk missile mistakenly struck a girls school in Minab in southern Iran during the opening hours of the IsraelIran war, reportedly due to outdated targeting data. A leading U.S. newspaper said preliminary findings suggest the United States was responsible for the February 28 strike.
Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician
Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.
Ministry, KPK collaborate to eradicate corruption in health sector
The Health Ministry and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) have strengthened their cooperation to eradicate ...
